Matt Lauer responds to sexual misconduct allegations

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This Nov. 16, 2017 photo released by NBC shows Matt Lauer during a broadcast of the 'Today,' show in New York. NBC News fired the longtime host for 'inappropriate sexual behavior.' Lauer's co-host Savannah Guthrie made the announcement at the top of Wednesday's 'Today' show. ( Zach Pagano/NBC via AP)

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Former "Today" show co-host Matt Lauer, who was fired from NBC on Wednesday amid sexual misconduct allegations, issued a response Thursday morning to the accusations against him.